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Richard Preusse

Richard Preusse

Sept. 21, 1942-March 16, 2013

Richard Jason Preusse, 70, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at North Memo-rial Hospital in Minneap-olis.

Rick was born to the late Harold and Rosemary Preusse on September 21, 1942 in Shakopee. He graduated from Devils Lake High School and attended college at North Dakota State University. He was a firefighter for the Fargo Fire Depart-ment. He spent many years in Lake Park, en-joying his farmstead, dogs, and horses.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his brother, James Preusse.

Surviving Rick are his two daughters, Carrie Preusse of Chaska and Suzanne (Allen) Wheeler of Maple Grove; grand-daughters, Annaliv, Hai-ley, and Jesse Wheeler; sisters, Beverly and Becky; brothers Allyn and Robert; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial gathering will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 28 at the Minneapolis Fire Hall and Museum, 664 22nd Ave. NE, Minneap-olis, followed by a 6 p.m. service.